Finding
Thor
by Kai Strand
Release
Date: 03/12/15
272
pages
Summary
from Goodreads:
Tragedy has left Cara Cassidy broken and
the only thing keeping her from giving in completely is her guilt. Until Nik
Rock.
Nik stirs up feelings in degrees she has never experienced, and causes her to do things that most assuredly give him the wrong impression – like kiss him before their first date. Somehow, he breaks down the walls around her emotions until she has no choice but to forgive herself and feel again.
But a mysterious, troubled past follows Nik, and Cara may prove to be his weakest link.
When a royal princess shows up looking for Nik, and an international gang arrives looking for missing jewels, Cara lands in mortal danger. Will she be able to save herself? What will happen to her newly repaired psyche if she loses Nik?
Romance, mystery, and high stakes – just another day in high school.
Nik stirs up feelings in degrees she has never experienced, and causes her to do things that most assuredly give him the wrong impression – like kiss him before their first date. Somehow, he breaks down the walls around her emotions until she has no choice but to forgive herself and feel again.
But a mysterious, troubled past follows Nik, and Cara may prove to be his weakest link.
When a royal princess shows up looking for Nik, and an international gang arrives looking for missing jewels, Cara lands in mortal danger. Will she be able to save herself? What will happen to her newly repaired psyche if she loses Nik?
Romance, mystery, and high stakes – just another day in high school.
EXCERPT;
He
nodded a polite, though cautious, greeting before walking toward the
second break in the shrubs overlooking the beginning of the rapids.
Her
heart pounding as fast as the sparrows flitted though the leafless
shrubs, Cara faced the river again, not completely comfortable
turning her back to him. She was pretty sure he was close to her age,
so why did she feel so threatened?
Power.
Strength. Assurance.
Even
as enthralled with superheroes as she and Arac had always been, she’d
never realized those words could be felt. Yet they poured off of him
in waves. She glanced over her shoulder. He’d been shrouded by the
hood, and she’d barely seen anything beyond his blazing gaze. He
stood with his back to her, so she studied him.
His
posture was impeccable, with his back straight, feet shoulder-width
apart, hands still buried in his jacket pockets. He looked entirely
alert and ready. Even though it seemed he watched the water tumble
and trip down the rapids, she felt his fierce gaze was directed
inward. Focused on memories or thoughts she would never see, though
suddenly she wanted to. Mystery teased her curiosity. She sensed this
stranger had a compelling story to tell. Or maybe she just hoped for
a distraction from her own horror story.
As
if he’d heard her reflection, and wanted to hear more, his head
shifted slightly, angling toward her. Another shiver shuddered
through her body. She had to remind herself that superpowers weren’t
real, and still she wondered—hero or villain?
About
the Author
Kai
Strand writes fiction for kids
and teens. Her debut novel, The Weaver, was an EPIC eBook Finalist. King of Bad
soared to the publisher's #1 spot its second month. She is a (very lucky) wife
and the mother of four kids. The most common sound in her household is
laughter. The second most common is, "Do your dishes!" Kai and her
family hike, geocache and canoe in Central Oregon, where they call home.
Kai organized the free, themed, multi-author, short story blog, Lightning Quick Reads. She is available for personal appearances, workshops, and classroom or school visits. Feel free to contact her directly to discuss availability and request references.
Kai organized the free, themed, multi-author, short story blog, Lightning Quick Reads. She is available for personal appearances, workshops, and classroom or school visits. Feel free to contact her directly to discuss availability and request references.
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